West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county, with five metropolitan boroughs, including the City of Leeds. It has excellent transport links by rail and bus within the county, most running through Leeds. Though it is a largely metropolitan county, the moorland and valleys outside the larger cities are dotted with old mill towns and villages, which are reminders of the county’s historical association with the textile industry. Today, West Yorkshire is not industrial heartland, but a picturesque county where anyone from young professionals looking for alternatives to London and families or pensioners might settle. Two suburbs of Leeds made the 2014 Sunday Times list of the best places to live in Britain.
Bradford city is located in the West Yorkshire county, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Situated over 8 miles from Leeds, Bradford gained its own ‘city’ status in 1897 after becoming the main hub for the woolen industry in 1070 and manufacturing launched in the 18th century. With the growth of employment came the rapid growth of Bradford, which saw the start of the town's development with a new canal and turnpike road links. The city is still undergoing redevelopment in recent years, with investments being put into the city centre, retail and transport links. A good selection of properties are also offered across Bradford, giving residents the choice of reasonable apartments, stone-built terraced homes and larger period properties away from the city centre.
Castleford is a town located within the city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. This thriving town is a popular place to live for a range of residents, from single adults and retirees to professionals and families. Castleford was a quiet town until the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution led to the rapid expansion of the town. Historically, Castleford's economy was based mainly on coal mining, bottle-making, and chemical production, however, due to the industrial decline over the years, the town has had to face the challenge of re-inventing itself. Properties in Castleford vary, with a great selection of large detached properties, bungalows, townhouses, and apartments. Castleford has a property average of around £180,000, which is much lower than the London average of £550,000, making the area a perfect fit for those on either a high or low budget.
Huddersfield is a large market town in the county of West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, in England. Being the largest settlement in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, Huddersfield offers a blend of some of the UK's most idyllic countryside as well as a vibrant town centre filled with useful amenities. Huddersfield is located within the historic county boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire and is most known for its role in the industrial revolution, being home to the University of Huddersfield, and for being the birthplace of rugby league. The town also offers a good range of properties for renters and house hunters, which range from individual room lets to larger executive detached homes. The average property price in Huddersfield is around £200,000, which is much lower than the London average of £520,000.
Leeds is the largest city in the county of West Yorkshire, Northern England, situated on the River Aire in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. Due to rapid growth in the 19th century, Leeds offers a wide range of accommodation including large Victorian villas, art-deco properties, terraced homes, contemporary high-rise flats, and converted apartments. With the status as the second largest economy for finance and business services outside of London, Leeds is the perfect location for families, young professionals, students and graduates as there are ample opportunities to build a career. Besides its thriving city centre, Leeds boasts plenty of green suburbs, parks and local amenities, ideal for residents who like a lifestyle with both lively and scenic spaces to explore.